Dallas Texas DUI - Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer & Attorney

In Texas the offense of driving under the influence, commonly known as DUI/drunk driving, is a crime that’s come under intense public scrutiny in recent years due to the high profile cases that have involved death and destruction of lives and property. As a result, the police are placing a much higher priority on enforcing these laws than ever before and the legislature has ramped up the penalties that attach to a conviction.

As a result, if you face potential prosecution for a DUI/drunk driving in Texas, you need to contact the Law Office of Frank A. Perez, P.C. today to schedule an initial consultation. You only have a limited amount of time to act before you could lose your driving privileges, so contact the firm today.

Below is a brief overview of the DUI laws and corresponding penalties in Texas:

The BAC Standard

As is the case with every jurisdiction, you are only allowed to have a certain amount of alcohol in your system when driving. If you are at or over the BAC limit, you will be arrested for DUI. That limit is .08, which, depending on your physical attributes, could be reached with only two drinks over a certain period of time.

Texas DUI Penalties

The following are the potential penalties for a DUI/drunk driving conviction in Texas:

1. First offense - $2,000 fine, 3 – 180 days in jail and a license suspension of 90 – 365 days.
2. Second offense - $4,000 fine, 30 days – one year in jail and a license suspension of 180 days – 2 years.
3. Third offense - $10,000 fine, 2 – 10 years in prison and a license suspension of 180 days – 2 years.

Other Crimes

As is the case with many criminal offenses, you could face much more serious charges if you are arrested for DUI/drunk driving and certain facts are present. These include:

1. Vehicular manslaughter – If someone is killed while you are driving drunk, you could face a $10,000 fine and up to 20 years in prison.
2. DUI with a child passenger – If a defendant is convicted of this charge, he or she will face imprisonment ranging from 180 days to 2 years and a $10,000 fine.

The Administrative Function Texas DMV Hearing

Aside from all of the penalties you could face above, you also face a hearing with the DMV in order to determine if you will be able to retain your driving privileges. You usually need to request a DMV hearing within 10 days of your arrest. If you fail to request a hearing, your license will be suspended.

If arrested for a DUI in Dallas Texas - Contact a DUI lawyer today.

As you see, you have no time to waste if you’ve been arrested for DUI. Contact the Law Office of Frank A. Perez, P.C. today to begin the process of building a strong defense.